Project Managment Part Time Instructors

Job description

Next review date: June 8th, 2018 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: April 30th, 2019 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

DESCRIPTION

Classroom and online teaching positions are now available in the Applied Project Management Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in the topic of Project Management. Specific Instructor Duties •Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE) Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template •Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format •Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform •Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course •Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades •Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines •Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner •Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director as needed •Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice •Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine •Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs •Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations •Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session •Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.) •Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning •Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students' work environments. We are looking specifically for potential instructors who are qualified to teach all knowledge areas of Project Management.

Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the Instructor will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.